~ One particular morning I saw some eye candy. Now I am not peaking into windows, but when I stroll by (in the dark) when the rooms are lit..well...you know. I didn't see this before,nor since, but one morning in two seperate houses I saw men...buff men...with their shirts off (maybe other items off too). One was making coffee while the other ironed clothes. Hehehehe...
~ This past week I rolled out of bed and grabbed the first sweats I could find. Lights off I pulled them on and went out to walk/run. I've been incorporating jogging into my workout now. One thing I've learned is jogging does not work when YOUR PANTS FALL DOWN! That is right, my sweats are now too big and they slithered down my thighs. I completed my full workout, but had to hold up my pants while doing it! Do you think anyone happen to be peaking out of the window at 5:40am???? NAH!
~Who would've thought my neighborhood would be so scandalous before 6AM!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Music as Motivation
My workouts definately depend most on the music that I am listening to. I am not one to watch tv or chat while working out. First off, my heart rate is directly related to the beat of the music. Second, when I find myself getting into a workout rut I buy another song or two. It is amazing how good music has even coaxed me out of bed on a cold morning.
I organize my workout music on my iphone into workout playlists. I group them into 30-40 minute playlists with warm up, cardio, and cool down songs. Below are some of my favorite workout songs...I'd love to get your favorite workout songs too!
I organize my workout music on my iphone into workout playlists. I group them into 30-40 minute playlists with warm up, cardio, and cool down songs. Below are some of my favorite workout songs...I'd love to get your favorite workout songs too!
~ Cardio with upbeat~ mostly pop so it tells a story to keep my mind off of my misery and so I can sing along in my head~
- Sk8er Boy- Avril Lavine
- Dance, Dance- Fall Out Boy
- How Far We've Come- Matchbox Twenty
- Know Your Enemy-Green Day
- I Gotta Feeling- Black Eyed Peas
- Party In The USA- Miley Cyrus
~Running/Elliptical/Spinning hill climb~ steady beat that gradually builds to encourage speed~
- Chasing Cars- Snow Patrol (my all-time favorite workout song)
- Rush- Aly & AJ (Good speed on chorus)
- Collide- Howie Day (my all-time favorite everything song!!!)
- Don't Stop Believin' - Journey (blast from the past, but great encouragement!)
- Come Back To Me- David Cook
- Sometime Around Midnight- The Airborne Toxic Event
- Meet Me Halfway- Black Eyed Peas
- Viva La Vida- Coldplay
~ Warm up/Cool Down~
- Forever Young- Alphaville
- Beautiful Day- U2 (Live)
- No Air- Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Celebrations
Okay, so I know it is no excuse but I am Italian and it is not uncommon for us Italianos to celebrate life's joy with food! Whether it be big events like birthdays, vacations, weddings, etc food is the main part of the festivities!
I also would celebrate the little things in life with food also. I would look forward to every opportunity to partake of a "treat" just to celebrate any moment for whatever reason. When an opportunity would present itself (especially chocolate) I would tell myself why I deserved it. Some of my reasons were: I worked hard today, I am a good person, Hubby is gone again, I did _________ well, etc.
When I would be at a restaurant, that would be a celebration in itself. I would order whatever I wanted because I would say: I may not have this opportunity again for a long time so I'd better take advantage of it, _________ food would make this experience so much better, She is eating what she wants- why can't I too?
Unfortunately, the opportunities to partake of junk were not few and far between. The experience never was better because I felt icky after because I was too full or sick, and I will NEVER EVER be that girl who can eat junk and look petite!!! NEVER!
~ Now life is different! I am celebrating soooo much more but without all the extra calories!
In my master bathroom, behind the opened door there is a wall that I can see when the door is closed. I have mentioned this bulletin board wall before. I put stickie notes up whenever I make a healthy choice. Here are some of my celebrations.... my daughter says I am bragging, but hey! I'm not waiting for anyone else to pat me on my back!
~ I completely cut out soda
~ I only ate half of a Thai Chicken Salad
~ I ordered fat free dressing for dinner
~ I have recorded every bite on "Lose It" for 21 days
~ I have walked 28 days
~ At Disneyland I made good choices the entire time
~ I went to the movies and ate nothing
~ I went to a party, brought a healthy dish and ate only that
~ I passed up banana bread at church
~ I went to a birthday party and did not eat cake or ice cream
I encourage all of you to make a list of accomplishments. If I falter or waiver I know I can look back for strength. Oh, and if you want a pat on the back you can ALWAYS turn to me and I will celebrate with you!
~
I also would celebrate the little things in life with food also. I would look forward to every opportunity to partake of a "treat" just to celebrate any moment for whatever reason. When an opportunity would present itself (especially chocolate) I would tell myself why I deserved it. Some of my reasons were: I worked hard today, I am a good person, Hubby is gone again, I did _________ well, etc.
When I would be at a restaurant, that would be a celebration in itself. I would order whatever I wanted because I would say: I may not have this opportunity again for a long time so I'd better take advantage of it, _________ food would make this experience so much better, She is eating what she wants- why can't I too?
Unfortunately, the opportunities to partake of junk were not few and far between. The experience never was better because I felt icky after because I was too full or sick, and I will NEVER EVER be that girl who can eat junk and look petite!!! NEVER!
~ Now life is different! I am celebrating soooo much more but without all the extra calories!
In my master bathroom, behind the opened door there is a wall that I can see when the door is closed. I have mentioned this bulletin board wall before. I put stickie notes up whenever I make a healthy choice. Here are some of my celebrations.... my daughter says I am bragging, but hey! I'm not waiting for anyone else to pat me on my back!
~ I completely cut out soda
~ I only ate half of a Thai Chicken Salad
~ I ordered fat free dressing for dinner
~ I have recorded every bite on "Lose It" for 21 days
~ I have walked 28 days
~ At Disneyland I made good choices the entire time
~ I went to the movies and ate nothing
~ I went to a party, brought a healthy dish and ate only that
~ I passed up banana bread at church
~ I went to a birthday party and did not eat cake or ice cream
I encourage all of you to make a list of accomplishments. If I falter or waiver I know I can look back for strength. Oh, and if you want a pat on the back you can ALWAYS turn to me and I will celebrate with you!
~
Sunday, October 18, 2009
WHO ARE YOU?
Here is what I am!
- a daughter of God
- a woman
- a wife
- a mother
- a daughter
- a sister
- a friend
- a teacher
- a reader
- a decorator
- an organizer
- a volunteer
- a coordinator
- a hostess
- a student
the list can go on and on!
But WHY is it that sometimes all I feel I am is:
- short
- plump
- squishy
- frumpy
- sloppy
- uncute
- yucky!
Above is a recent picture of me with three great friends! This picture says it all. I am always the shortest, always the chubbiest and no matter how positive I try to be...it takes a toll! I guess you can say that sometimes I feel like Mater instead of Lightning! I should just get shorter friends! LOL
BUT THE GOOD NEWS IS: I'VE LOST 10 POUNDS SINCE THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN...SO MAYBE I CAN STICK TO THE FIRST LIST INSTEAD OF THE SECOND FROM NOW ON!
???WHO ARE YOU???
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Visualization
I remember a long time ago when I sat in a Weight Watcher's meeting and they passed out a flyer about visualization. It went something like: "if you visualize yourself eating less, you will eat less". I guess it has something to do with the self-fulfilling prophecy.
Lately, a certain sort of visualization has popped into my mind and it has been quite helpful! I am not sure how it began but hey...whatever works for now I will take! ~You see, when I eat healthy things or drink water I can picture it going through my body clearly and efficiently (not a pretty picture still).
~When I think about junk food going through my body (even the yummy stuff) I picture it like a big, gross, gooey, grimey hair clog (you know you've all seen one) trying to go through my intestines. Before I even began eating better I completely gave up soda. Not because I do not like it, but it literally hurt my stomach in ways that nothing else does! I even picture soda going through my body like gasoline. Try sucking down a Diet Pepsi while picturing gasoline...I took a sip of hubby's soda out of habit and after not drinking it for a few months it literally tasted like complete chemicals.
~ Do you use visualization to get you to your goal? What are some things you have visualized or am I the only crazy one?
Lately, a certain sort of visualization has popped into my mind and it has been quite helpful! I am not sure how it began but hey...whatever works for now I will take! ~You see, when I eat healthy things or drink water I can picture it going through my body clearly and efficiently (not a pretty picture still).
~When I think about junk food going through my body (even the yummy stuff) I picture it like a big, gross, gooey, grimey hair clog (you know you've all seen one) trying to go through my intestines. Before I even began eating better I completely gave up soda. Not because I do not like it, but it literally hurt my stomach in ways that nothing else does! I even picture soda going through my body like gasoline. Try sucking down a Diet Pepsi while picturing gasoline...I took a sip of hubby's soda out of habit and after not drinking it for a few months it literally tasted like complete chemicals.
~ Do you use visualization to get you to your goal? What are some things you have visualized or am I the only crazy one?
Sunday, September 27, 2009
~The Killjoy~
I love to socialize! I love talking, eating, laughing and being around my friends! I have a horrible confession to make! In the past, I have felt uncomfortable around friends who eat healthy! You see, I am Italian and food is as much of a part of socialization as the conversation itself! So I have always felt more at ease socializing with friends who can have the freedom to eat and enjoy food without counting calories or picking at half of a slice of cake while I devour the whole slice....and then have seconds!!
How unfair I have been! How judgemental I have been! Instead of valuing these friends for what they can bring to the table (not literally), my guilt would prohibit me from being inspired by these friends. To my healthful friends: I apologize!
Recently, I have become the killjoy! This weekend I went to a couple of social events with family and friends. While I sat eating veggies, salad and turning down a donut I felt others around me tense up, or make comments about themselves , as they notices the choices I was making.
Why do our food choices matter so much to those around us? It is the exact reason for this blog/book. No matter who we are FOOD guides the way we act and react!
**If you know a "killjoy"- compliment them! It may have been a hard choice to choose the celery stick over the potatoe chip**
**If you are a "killjoy"- be sensitive that others may feel guilty at your good choices and look to yourself for praise instead of others**
And while socializing, I will focus on the people NOT THE FOOD!
How unfair I have been! How judgemental I have been! Instead of valuing these friends for what they can bring to the table (not literally), my guilt would prohibit me from being inspired by these friends. To my healthful friends: I apologize!
Recently, I have become the killjoy! This weekend I went to a couple of social events with family and friends. While I sat eating veggies, salad and turning down a donut I felt others around me tense up, or make comments about themselves , as they notices the choices I was making.
Why do our food choices matter so much to those around us? It is the exact reason for this blog/book. No matter who we are FOOD guides the way we act and react!
**If you know a "killjoy"- compliment them! It may have been a hard choice to choose the celery stick over the potatoe chip**
**If you are a "killjoy"- be sensitive that others may feel guilty at your good choices and look to yourself for praise instead of others**
And while socializing, I will focus on the people NOT THE FOOD!
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